7 Reasons Why GE Dishwasher Leaking From Bottom [Solution]

Water leakage in the dishwasher can be problematic and frustrating. Fortunately, dishwasher leaks are easy to fix and won’t take long if you have the proper tools and knowledge about the dishwasher.

GE dishwasher is one of the most popular and reputed brand dishwashers in the market. The company manufactures a wide range of dishwashers differing in features, price, and technology. 

If you are reading this article, I am sure you must be in some trouble or leakage issue in particular. If your GE dishwasher is leaking, you’ve come to the right place.

The GE dishwasher encounters various problems, including leakage issues like every other dishwasher.

It is necessary to take care of this issue as soon as possible because if it is not fixed in time the problem can get severe.

Why is my GE dishwasher leaking?

Dishwasher leakage is a serious problem that you could have in your dishwasher. It is mainly caused due to tear-up or bad door gasket, clogged spray arms, broken drain hose, and many other issues.

If these things are not causing the leaks, then there must be a problem with the dishwasher’s internal component. 

The problem with dishwasher leaks is that it damages the kitchen compartment and creates stains on the surface of the kitchen.

In this article, we will make a detailed analysis of the leakage issue and help you fix the problem with the dishwasher. Therefore, I recommend you stay with us until the article’s end. 

How to fix leakage issue in GE dishwasher?

First, you need to address the problem causing leakage in your dishwasher. Once you identify the problem, you can move a step ahead to fixing that particular problem in your dishwasher. Here is the list of problems that can cause leakage issues in the dishwasher. 

Damaged door gasket

GE dishwasher door gasket plays an important role in preventing leakage in GE dishwasher. The door gasket creates a water-tight seal inside the dishwasher.

This prevents the dishwasher’s infiltration of sound, light, moisture, water, and smoke. The problem arises when the door gasket is damaged or torn up. 

If the dishwasher door gasket is damaged or torn up, you should consider replacing it with a new one.

A damaged door gasket is one of the major reasons behind water leakage in the GE dishwasher.

If you have recently replaced a new door gasket, you may still face water leakage from the dishwasher. It takes time to sit in the groove properly. 

Solution

First of all, I recommend you properly inspect the dishwasher door gasket and ensure that it is not broken or baffled.

Open the dishwasher door and check the bottom corner and edge of the dishwasher. If the door gasket is baffled or torn up, replace your existing dishwasher door gasket with a new one.

Here is the step-wise instruction to replace the GE dishwasher door gasket:

1. Turn off the dishwasher power supply. 
2. Open the dishwasher door and locate the door gasket.
3. Once you locate the door gasket, peel the gasket from the dishwasher. 
4. After removing the door gasket clean, the groove area with a brush makes sure that there are no food particles or dirt around. 
5. Now install a new door gasket in your GE dishwasher. 
6. Press the rib side facing under the groove and work your way around the dishwasher to the next end of the grooves. 

Baffles bottom door gasket

If you’ve checked the door gasket and didn’t find any problem, then check the bottom door gasket of the dishwasher.

A damaged or baffled bottom door gasket also causes water leakage in the dishwasher.

If you have been using a dishwasher for a long time door gasket can baffle, causing the GE dishwasher to leak. 

Solution

If you don’t know how to inspect the bottom door gasket, don’t worry. This section will discuss step-by-step instructions to inspect and replace the damaged door gasket. 

1. Disconnect the power supply of the dishwasher. 
2. Open the dishwasher door and remove all the screws securing the outer door panel of the GE dishwasher. Make sure to hold the outer door panel until you remove the last screw. 
3. Pull the outer door panel from the dishwasher. 
4. Now remove the inner door panel of the dishwasher. You may need to remove the screw to access the inner door panel of the dishwasher.
5. After removing the bottom screw, you must remove two lower-middle screws. I recommend not to remove it; just loosen and lift the panel using pliers. 
6. Slowly pull the door gasket out of the dishwasher. 
7. Check if the gasket is damaged or not. 
8. If the gasket is baffled or torn up, replace it with a new one. 

Faulty float switch 

A faulty float switch is another common problem behind the leakage in the dishwasher. The dishwasher float switch is located just below the float assembly.

The switch monitors the water level inside the dishwasher and prevents the dishwasher from overflooding.

If the amount of water in your dishwasher is above the heating element at the bottom of the dishwasher. There is the problem of flooding in your dishwasher. 

Solution

The float switch is located at the bottom of the dishwasher. If you are experiencing leakage due to overflooding, consider checking the float switch of your dishwasher.

Here is the step-wise instruction to replace the GE dishwasher float switch. 

1. Turn off the dishwasher’s power and water supply from the dishwasher. 
2. Remove the screw securing the lower access panel of the dishwasher. 
3. Push in the tab and pull down the switch cover. 
4. After this, pull the switch out of the mounting bracket and disconnect the switch from the dishwasher. 
5. Connect the wire to the new float switch and insert the switch into the mounting bracket and snap the cover closed. 
6. Install the lower access panel of the dishwasher and secure them with a screw. 

Clogged spray arms

Spray arms play an important role in the dishwasher as it helps you clean dishes from the dishwasher.

Spray arms have tiny holes from where it spills water during the wash cycle.

The problem with these tiny holes is that they can get clogged over time. 

Most users don’t clean spray arms while cleaning the dishwasher, leaving spray arms to build up minerals or food clogged around the hole.

When these holes are clogged, it can change the direction of water towards the door or side panel of the dishwasher, which can cause leakage in the dishwasher. 

Solution

If you are experiencing leakage from the dishwasher door, there must be clogged buildup inside spray arm holes.

Follow the below step-wise instruction to clean clogged buildup inside dishwasher spray arms. 

1. Turn off the dishwasher power supply and open the dishwasher door. 
2. Remove all the dish racks from the dishwasher. It will give some space while cleaning dishwasher spray arms. 
3. Now inspect the spray arms for damage or blockage. You can also clean the spray arms by removing them from the dishwasher. 
4. If there is blockage around the spray arms, use vinegar and a brush to thoroughly clean the spray arms. 
5. If the spray arm is broken or damaged, consider replacing it with a new one. 

Faulty door latch

A faulty door latch can also cause a water leak in the GE dishwasher. The door latch is also equipped with a sensor that prevents the dishwasher from running a cycle when the dishwasher door is opened.

Like a door gasket, a dishwasher door latch helps you create a water-tight seal inside the dishwasher. If the door latch is not functioning well, water leaks in common in GE dishwashers. 

Solution

If the door latch is damaged or broken, you need to replace your existing door latch with a new one.

Similarly, if the screw securing the door latch is loose, it can also cause leakage in the dishwasher.

Follow the below step-wise instruction to replace the faulty door latch from the dishwasher. 

1. Disconnect the power supply from the dishwasher. 
2. Remove the screw securing the dishwasher onto the kitchen cabinet and gently pull the dishwasher away from the dishwasher. 
3. Open the dishwasher door and remove the upper dish rack from the dishwasher. 
4. Locate the door latch and remove the two screws securing the door latch. 
5. Unplug the wire from the dishwasher door latch and pull the latch away from the dishwasher. 
6. Install a new door latch and plug wire onto it. 
7. Secure the latch with two mounting screws. 
8. Pull the dishwasher inside the cabinet and secure it with a screw. 
9. Install the dish rack and see if the latch is working properly or not. 

Wrong Detergent

Dishwasher leaks can also occur when you are using the wrong detergent in your dishwasher.

If you are using ordinary detergent in your dishwasher to wash dishes it could be the reason behind leakage in your GE dishwasher.

Ordinary detergent produces more suds compared to dishwasher detergent. Therefore, always use the detergent that is recommended by your manufacturer.

You can check the GE dishwasher official page to know more about dishwasher detergent.

What to do if leakage persists?

If the above-discussed solution didn’t help you fix leakage in your GE dishwasher, then don’t worry. There must be a technical problem inside your dishwasher.

In this case, I recommend you contact your seller or GE customer support. They will help you address or even fix the problem with your dishwasher. 

In addition, if your warranty period is not over, you can repair your dishwasher free of cost.

Check the dishwasher warranty card that you got while buying your GE dishwasher. You can still call and talk about your problem if the warranty period is over. 

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Conclusion

The above-discussed problems are some of the major reasons causing leakage in the GE dishwasher.

In this article, we have tried to discuss every major issue that can cause draining issues in the dishwasher.

I hope you were able to locate the exact problem causing leakage in your GE dishwasher. 

If you cannot address the issue behind the leakage, I recommend you contact dishwasher technicians.

Besides this, if you have any problem with the dishwasher, leave a comment below. 

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